Fresh Orient vs Old England
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fresh Orient takes 2 of 4 categories.
Fresh OrientChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Old EnglandChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fresh Orient2/4
Old England1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Fresh Orient
- Value for money
- Old England
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fresh Orient
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fresh OrientVertusOld EnglandHugh ParsonsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%
4.12/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
46%Like
12%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
89 votes
38%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageFresh Orient
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOld EnglandBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green92%
woody84%
floral77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
woody77%
floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green LeavesBergamotGrapefruitBlack Currant
Heart
MagnoliaJasmineLilyCashmere Wood
Base
VetiverMuskCedarAmber
Top15-30 mins
BergamotGrapefruitLavenderRosemaryBlack CurrantStar Anise
Heart2-4 hrs
NutmegPepperMagnoliaJasmineCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Old England, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring90
Summer100
Fall26
Winter5
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,879
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#55,775
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFresh OrientHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVertus Fresh Orient delivers a breezy, green-tinted coastal citrus experience that moves beyond typical cologne formulas. Driven by tart grapefruit and leafy undertones, it settles into soft white florals and clean woods. It is an easy pick for casual warm-weather wear, offering a refreshing, clean aura without relyin…
Reviews →Hugh Parsons Old England opens with a brisk snap of bergamot and tart grapefruit, instantly balanced by herbal rosemary and fresh lavender. As the sharp citrus calms down, black currant adds a subtle touch of dark berry sweetness while star anise introduces a cool, licorice-tinged edge. The heart shifts toward a dry k…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Fresh Orient or Old England?
Fresh Orient takes 2 of 4 categories. Fresh Orient is rated 3.67/5 from 89 votes; Old England is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Fresh Orient for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Old England for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fresh Orient or Old England?
They last about the same: Fresh Orient 65/100, Old England 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Fresh Orient or Old England?
Fresh Orient projects furthest (Fresh Orient 53/100, Old England 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fresh Orient and Old England smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Magnolia.
Is Fresh Orient or Old England better for summer or winter?
Fresh Orient suits daytime wear; Old England suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fresh Orient and Old England?
Fresh Orient has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Amber. Old England has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.
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